Raju Shetti warns MVA govt against ‘forced recovery’ from electricty consumers

After the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) instructed all the regional offices to recover the arrears and immediately cut off power supply if the payments are not made, Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana (SSS) chief Raju Shetti on Wednesday warned that attempts at ‘forced recovery’ would result in serious consequences for the ruling tripartite MVA.

“Energy Minister Nitin Raut had promised that his government will be taking measures to provide relief and help consumers who have received inflated power bills, while hinting at concessions before Deepavali. But late he threw his hands up and stating that he will ensure stern recovery. Is this the good news that he had promised for consumers?” asked the former MP from Hatkanangale in Kolhapur.

Raju Shetty has given a stern warning to MSEDCL. "“If the State government disconnects power supply for residential consumers, then we will answer them in our own way. If you have the courage, disconnect the domestic power supply connection. Ministers should visit the state and seek the views of the people regarding residential light bills,” Mr. Shetti warned.

The state government should waive the light bill. We stand firm in our decision. We are ready to ight with the government.